Taylor Sawin
Kailua-Kona,HI
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at Starbucks and the Aberdeen School District, excelling in beverage preparation and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in POS system operation and offering exceptional support to teams and individuals. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and effectively managing high-volume situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
Kailua-Kona, HI
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Utilized POS system to receive and process customer payments.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Prepared and served a variety of coffee drinks, including espresso, cappuccino, and latte, adhering to specific recipes and presentation standards.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
Paraeducator
Aberdeen School District
Aberdeen , WA
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Fostered relationships between general education peers and those receiving specialized services within the classroom setting.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Helped teachers manage classroom and workload.
- Facilitated inclusion opportunities for special education students within general education classrooms.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
- Instructed students in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through reinforcement of expectations established by the school district or classroom teacher.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2016
High School Diploma -
Montesano Jr.-Sr. High School
Montesano06-2012
Skills
- Beverage preparation
- POS system operation
- Order taking
- Attention to detail
- Team player
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
10.2022 - 06.2024
Paraeducator
Aberdeen School District
09.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Northern Arizona University
High School Diploma -
Montesano Jr.-Sr. High School
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